We all have childhood favorite meals. All we need is a mention of the dish in conversation with a friend, or a wisp of its aroma. Suddenly we're whisked back to Nana's kitchen table, our legs swinging under the table, love and security wrapped around us like a soft blanket. Sloppy Joes are one of those for me. I didn't have them at home, to be honest. Unbelievable as it sounds, it was in the school cafeteria. Sloppy Joe day was my favorite day, and I would have gone back for seconds if I ...
Black Chana Masala {Black Chickpea Curry}
If you want a completely traditional chana masala, I warn you, this might not be what you're looking for. For starters, it's a Black Chana Masala. So, it uses black chickpeas, in place of the more familiar cream ones. But I also took a Mexican twist on it by adding slices of avocado, lime juice, and a squeeze of vegan sour cream. Oh, and I added roasted eggplant to the sauce to make it even meatier. Whaaat? Ok, let's start with the Black Chickpeas. What are Black ...
Beginner’s French Onion Tart with Mushrooms
This French Onion Tart with Mushrooms is perfect for fall with its slightly caramelized onions and mushrooms. Normally, if I was hosting parties right now, I'd serve it as an appetizer, pre-cut up into individual slices. But I'm not having many gatherings right now, and I'm not sure when I will. So, it's dinner with a salad. And it's perfect for anyone to make, whether you're a beginner or expert in the kitchen. For the less experienced cook, detailed steps with photos are provided below and ...
Vegetarian No-Cook Meal Plan + Tips For Omnivores: # 14
It's too hot to cook, so here's a vegetarian no-cook meal plan to rescue you. Harvesting of garden veggies is going strong right now. My kale has been very productive, and ditto for my herbs. Growing tomatoes in high altitudes is a sport, and not one I've yet mastered. But we did finally pick and eat our first tomato. It was small, and a little tart. But we have about 15 more to harvest, in various stages of growing and ripening. In honor of Labor Day weekend, and taking our extremely ...
Tomato Caprese Tart
If Tomato Caprese Salads are all the rage throughout the summer, and they are, why not take it a step further and turn it into a Tomato Caprese Tart? Total winner, you guys. Each piece is one - two bites, and each bite of tomato tart explodes with flavor in your mouth. My husband couldn't come up with a single way to make them better, LOL. What is Tomato Caprese? Tomato Caprese is an Italian dish - typically a salad or appetizer - that interleaves slices of juicy fresh tomatoes with slices of ...
Easiest Instant Pot Risotto with Charred Tomatoes
Have you purchased an electric pressure cooker only to have it still in the box, because you don't have a clue what to do with it? Well, you have a lot of company. I admit that I did unpack mine. But then I simply slid it onto a shelf in the pantry, where it sat for a very long time. Eventually, I started cooking my beans in it. Then, when I contracted to write a cookbook, my editor blithely announced that I would include a chapter for the Instant Pot. (ACK!!) So, I dragged it out and got to ...
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
Let's say you have some omnivore family members at the table who say vegetarian food is bland. They roll their eyes, maybe they paw at the floor and whinny. Ok, maybe only my husband does that. But if this happens to you, then you need this Sweet Potato and Chickpea Coconut Curry to completely change their minds. Forever. A week ago, I posted about ways to up the flavor in vegetarian and vegan dishes. And by flavor, I'm talking about the umami flavors in food that make our taste buds sparkle ...
Moroccan Citrus Salad with Quinoa
Moroccan citrus salad of oranges and kalamata olives dressed in a spicy vinaigrette. Add peppery arugula and quinoa for a vegetarian main dish. Citrus is at its peak right now, and brightening hearty winter salads is one of the best ways to use it. Like this Moroccan Citrus Salad that I love to make all winter, or this Sumo Citrus Salad with Cauliflower, Olives and Feta. As note: This recipe was originally posted in January 2012, and updated January 2020. Why Use Citrus Now Variety Grapefruit, ...
Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine with a Hash Brown Crust
Quiche is the perfect brunch or breakfast for dinner dish, and Quiche Lorraine is one of my favorites. But the traditional version from the mountainous Lorraine region in north-eastern France includes bacon. And, although I love a good Asparagus Quiche, today I wanted a vegetarian Quiche Lorraine. The Traditional Quiche Lorraine A quiche was originally a simple peasant meal of an egg and cream custard, with bread dough as the crust. Although we associate this dish with France, at the time Quiche ...
Vegetarian Meal Plan – Week 9
Easy vegetarian meal plan with comfort dishes that can be prepped in 15 minutes or less (except the enchiladas, which take 20 minutes of prepping). This week's dinners star cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and 3 kinds of legumes. The first few years after I graduated from culinary school, I veered towards more complicated recipes. I wanted to have some fun with all this new knowledge I now had. I still love to bake, especially breads. But for our weekly dinner? I look for something easy and fast, ...
Delicata Squash and Apple Galette
Vegetarian This addictive delicata squash and apple galette appetizer is quick to prep, and ideal warm, fresh from the oven. Delicata squash is worth looking for, as the skin is thin enough not to require peeling before roasting and eating. As I've often written, I'm appetizer challenged. I typically resort to an assortment of cheeses and crackers. For a recent large party, I augmented this with pickled veggies I purchased. But sometimes, I crave a warm treat while I sip some ...
Pomegranate-Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash
Vegan Dairy-Free Gluten-Free 15 - Minute Prep Delicious, gorgeous vegan entrée for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Step-by-step instructions to hasselback butternut squash are included, with photos for each step. A few days ago, I posted about making your own pomegranate molasses. It was so easy, and I loved how I could tailor it to my own taste by adding spices. I liked it so much, I created this Hasselback Butternut Squash recipe just so I could use it. Before ...
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